Hajduk Split vs Osijek Prediction, Tips & Odds – 14.04.2024
Hajduk Split vs Osijek Prediction 14.04.2024. It was anticipated that this match would be one of the key games in the fight for the title for Hajduk, but the reality is quite different. Due to the home team’s very poor results, the derby with Osijek has taken on a practically friendly character.
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Hajduk Split vs Osijek Odds
Hajduk Split Team News
After the first half of the season, it seemed that the team from Split would end a 19-year wait and claim the title. However, much to the dismay of their fans, the Hajduk team simply “fell apart.” And this happened precisely when Perišić and Brekalo joined the club and when the euphoria was at its peak.
Hajduk’s last victory was on March 16, 2024, against Gorica with a 3-0 away win. But, then the real “hell” ensued. The crisis began with a shocking home defeat against Lokomotiva, 2-1, and the situation Hajduk found themselves in was best illustrated by the way Marko Livaja took a penalty when his team was trailing 1-0.
This was followed by two defeats against Dinamo (league and cup), and Rijeka crushed all dreams of a magical comeback in the last round. Mislav Karoglan left the club, so we should likely see a reaction from the home team players. Perišić is slowly getting back into form, and this time he could very well be the much-needed “x-factor” that Hajduk has been missing in recent times.
Osijek Team News
The first part of the season showed that Osijek this time will not be competitive against Rijeka, Hajduk, and Dinamo in the fight for the trophy. Many games where the guests carelessly dropped points have “defined” their season. So, it’s not surprising that Osijek, 7 rounds before the end of the championship, has no real chance of reaching third place and qualifying for the Conference League.
Only 4 wins in 14 away games simply aren’t enough for the top of the table, and when you add the fact that Osijek concedes almost 2 goals per game on average in away matches, it’s clear why betting houses consider the home team to be the likely favorite, regardless of Hajduk’s severe crisis.
On the other hand, Osijek has two consecutive wins. After a difficult 1-0 victory against Slaven Belupo, Osijek defeated Rudeš 3-2 in the last round. However, when you concede 2 goals against the weakest team in the league, it’s a clear sign that your defense has huge gaps, which even this version of Hajduk could easily exploit. So, if Osijek plays as openly as they usually do, the “wounded” Hajduk might take advantage of it more easily than expected.
Hajduk Split vs Osijek H2H
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Hajduk Split vs Osijek Prediction
Despite championship ambitions and being in pole position after the winter break, Hajduk will not win the championship after 19 years of waiting. The team is in crisis, and Karoglan has left the club. So, it’s clear that the home team needs an additional dose of confidence to finish this season on a dignified level.
We’ve often seen teams show a reaction after a coaching change, and we think it will happen this time too. Hajduk is indeed in crisis and seems wounded, but with over 30,000 fans at Poljud, they should not be underestimated. Osijek may be in better form, but we must also say that the guests face significant defensive problems outside their stadium.
Therefore, if Hajduk’s players start the game focused and attentive from the first minute, we think that this crisis could already be a thing of the past after the first 45 minutes.
It’s time for Hajduk to play a match according to their quality. We expect an interesting and dynamic match with plenty of goals.
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 14.04.2024, 4:30 PM Local Time (GMT +1), 16:30 CET
Prediction: 1st half Over 0.5 goals & Total Over 1.5 goals
Odds (when tipped): 1,65
Sportsbook: Mozzart
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